WIN-T Mast/Tripod System User Guide / V1. Issue August 2015 Page 01

WIN-T Mast/ Tripod System User Guide

Extending Technology

System Part Number Sub System Part Numbers Description Qty

956-304000-1-1 4m 3” Mast And RolaCage System (Multicam)

950-304000-1-0 4m 3” Mast Multicam 1

1053 Top Cap 1

1050 Base Cap 1

4102 Set of 3 Guys for 4m Mast 1

2002 Set of 6 Pegs for 4m Mast 1

800-007102 RolaCage for 3” Mast 1

502-003045 Bag for 4m 3” Mast And RolaCage (Black) 1

800-000106 WIN-T Antenna Mount

800-000106 WIN-T Antenna Mount 1

800-000107 Mast Lightning Grounding Kit

800-000107 Mast Lightning Grounding Kit 1

953-201000-1 Tripod System 1m 2” Multicam

900-201000-1-0 1m 2” RolaTubes Multicam 3

800-000007 Head Unit 1

800-000009 Feet 3

207-000089 Feet Straps 1

207-000090 Drop Down Strap with Metal Clips 1

207-002001 Pegs 3

209-000003 Instruction Manual 1

502-003045 Bag for Tripod / Mount and Grounding Cable/Spike (Black) 1

800-000008 Tripod Mast Adaptor Single 3” Mast

800-000008 Tripod Mast Adaptor Single 3” Mast 1

Component Parts

System Part No: 980-304000-3-1 – WIN-T Mast/Tripod System

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Safety Warnings, Checks and Maintenance

WIN-T Mast/Tripod System User Guide / V1. Issue August 2015

The following are the safety warnings and cautions relating to the WIN-T Mast/Tripod System:

Warnings

• Risk of Electrocution: Do not erect the system close to, or beneath, overhead power lines.

• Electric Storms: The system includes a lightning conductor cable and ground spike which should be fitted at all times.

• Manual Handling: The system kit weighs approximately 25lbs, care should be taken when handling it to prevent risk of injury.

• Manual Handling: When unrolling and rolling the RolaTubes care should be taken to ensure that if they slip and begin to unroll they cannot impact with personnel or equipment.

• Trip Hazard: The cables and guy ropes present a trip hazard, take care when locating, using, assembling and disassembling the mast.

• Wind Rating: The recommended maximum wind speed for the system is 60 mph, when the tripod is erected, mast fitted and guys attached.

• Cut Hazard: The guy pegs have a sharp end to them, care is to be taken to avoid the risk of injury.

• Drop Hazard: Only erect the system using the supplied component parts. Failure to do this could result in the mast collapsing and causing injuries.

• Drop Hazard: The recommended maximum wind speed for the system is 60 mph when properly erected as per these instructions and with guys fitted to the mast.

• Only use the system in the vertical axis.

• Ensure there are no underground hazards prior to guy peg insertion.

Checks and Maintenance

• Ensure all guy ropes are undamaged, unfrayed and not crushed.

• Ensure that any moving parts / screw connectors are free of dirt and debris and that they are not physically damaged.

• Ensure the guy rope pegs are not bent or kinked.

• Whilst unrolling the mast, check for damage to it, any holes or excessive fraying observed.

• Ensure the mast is free of dirt and debris prior to rolling it up. Do not use solvents to clean the product.

• During operation, and once the mast is set up, keep a safe distance away in case of mast collapse. Safe distance is defined as 5m from base.

• When stored avoid storing other items on top of the masts, whether rolled or unrolled.

• Do not allow the mast to bend.

• Do not allow the mast to drop from the vertical onto hard surfaces, as this risks damage to it. If this does occur, a thorough inspection of the mast and all ancillaries should be carried out, with any parts suspected or known to have been damaged being replaced.

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Deployment Instructions

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1. Release leg locking screw and position tripod head unit on the ground.

4. Attach the feet.

7. Adjust the leg ties between the feet to ensure the system is correctly braced and level.

8. If additional wind stability is required, connect all 3 pull down cord clips to the underside of the head and tie to ground anchor or the weighted bag. Do not exceed 5lbs of download force.

2. Unroll tubes and lay on the ground with join face down as shown.

5. Attach the leg ties to the feet.

9. Peg down the feet using the rock pegs or (if on concrete) place sandbags over the feet

10. Tighten leg locking screw only until tripod head unit firm. Do not overtighten.

3. Slide tubes into the head unit.

6. Attach the required kit or the optional adaptor correctly and securely to the head unit and walk the tripod up under control.

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Deployment Instructions Continued

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13. Position RolaCage / mast beneath tripod.

11. Fit tripod / mast adaptor.

14. Deploy mast from RolaCage so top is at waist height.

17. Lock mast into tripod /mast adaptor and close clamp.

16. Raise mast so that 3m is deployed from ground to top of mast.

12. Fit Aruba access point by sliding the connector in as shown and then securing with the locking screw

15. Place top cap with access point mount fitted onto the top of the mast. Secure guy lines. Secure lightning conducting cable.

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18. Lock off RolaCage and peg RolaCage down.

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Deployment Instructions Continued

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19. Peg down guys. 20. Stake down the lightning rod / spike.

Component Part No Main Parts Weight LB

956-304000-1-1 4m 3” Mast and RolaCage System (Multicam) 12.4

800-000106 WIN-T Antenna Mount 3.97

800-000107 Mast Lightning Grounding Kit 1.54

953-201000-1 Tripod System 1M 2” (Multicam) 8.1

800-000008 Tripod Mast Adaptor Single 3” Mast 0.8

Total Weight: 26.81

Component Weights

WIN-T Mast/Tripod System – System Part No: 980-304000-3-1